Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
May 2026 is serving up something for everyone — whether you’re chasing thrills, laughs, or a good cry. From long-awaited sequels and franchise finales to bold indie films and prestige docs, this month is stacked. Fashion returns to the big screen, superheroes swing into theaters, Baby Yoda gets his movie moment, and streaming services are […]
Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s latest role is reminding us all that the Oscar winner has no interest in playing it safe. Randolph is set to star in Hold the Devil, a high-concept action-horror thriller opposite Demián Bichir — and if the premise is anything to go by, this is another role that shows her range. Directed […]
Elijah Reed and Charrell Mack have joined the cast of Behind Closed Doors, the upcoming political murder mystery feature from writer-director Joseph Sperber. The film recently began production in Los Angeles and marks Sperber’s feature directorial debut following his short film Let Us Play, which starred Doug Jones and screened at the LA Shorts International […]
Premiering May 7 on ALLBLK. ALLBLK has officially dropped the trailer for Jupiter Jones, a new legal drama spinoff of its popular original series A House Divided. The series is set to premiere Thursday, May 7, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly through the season finale on June 25, 2026. From A House Divided to […]
Jesse Collins Entertainment is locked in. The production company has officially signed on to produce the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards for NBC and Peacock, marking its fourth consecutive year at the helm of television’s biggest night. The ceremony takes place Monday, September 14, live from the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles at 8 p.m. […]
Sinbad is back. The comedian and actor, 69, took to Instagram on April 29 to announce his return to stand-up comedy — his first time on stage since suffering a stroke in October 2020. He performed that same night at the Ice House in Pasadena, California, with a second show set for May 10 at […]
Yellowjackets actress Rukiya Bernard is heading into horror territory. Bernard has signed on to star in Sundowning, a psychological thriller from director Ian McDonald, with principal photography currently underway in Vancouver. Bernard is joined by Elizabeth Dulau (Andor), Susanne Wuest (Goodnight Mommy, Industry), and Robbie G.K. (Heated Rivalry). The film follows a young musician with […]
The 2026 BET Awards just got a whole lot more interesting. Druski has been announced as the host of this year’s show, airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. At 31, he becomes the youngest person to ever host the BET Awards, narrowly edging out […]
ABC is locking in its comedy lineup. The network has renewed both Scrubs and Shifting Gears for the 2026-27 season, with both shows produced by 20th Television. This is season two for the Scrubs revival and season three for Shifting Gears. The numbers backed up both decisions. The Scrubs revival premiered to 9 million cross-platform […]
A newcomer is about to make her mark. Sofia Rose has been cast in her first major role, leading the animated feature The Neverending Pillow Fort alongside Elizabeth Cullen (Elvis). Joining them are Marsai Martin (Little), David Tennant (Doctor Who), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Teresa Palmer (A Discovery of Witches). Rose plays Abby and […]